Friday, July 7, 2017

Melania Trump stuck in Hamburg guest house due to G20 protests

U.S. president Donald Trump's wife Melania was unable to leave her residence as a result of ongoing protests outside the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.

As many as hundred thousand people are demonstrating as world leaders gather to discuss global economic issues.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Cyprus reunification talks collapse in Geneva

Talks over the reunification of Cyprus have collapsed - despite the UN Secretary General flying to Geneva at the last minute to try and broker an agreement.
The island has been divided since 1974.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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India has highest number of selfie deaths in the world

In the last 18 months, 60% of all selfie deaths around the world have taken place in India. 

The India government earlier this year also launched a campaign identifying dangerous selfie spots. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Putin and Trump due to meet for the first time

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All eyes will be on the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin who are due to meet on the sidelines on the G20 summit in Hamburg.  The Kremlin said it will be a fully fledged seated event.  The two Presidents will meet personally for the first time.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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GRENFELL JUDGE UNDER RENEWED PRESSURE TO QUIT

The retired judge chosen to lead the inquiry into London's Grenfell Tower disaster is under growing pressure to stand down after meeting residents.

Sir Martin Moore-Bick has been openly criticised at a meeting with residents and survivors of the fire which killed at least 80 people last month.

Many say he's the wrong man for the job after he suggested his public inquiry wouldn't answer all of the questions locals have.

Matt Steele reports from London.

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G20 summit kicks off in Hamburg

The G20 summit featuring leaders of the world's largest economies kicked off in Hamburg as protests rocked Germany's second-largest city.

Dozens of police officers have already been injured in clashes with anti-capitalist protestors.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS AHEAD OF G20

76 police officers have been injured during clashes ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg.

World leaders have gathered to discuss issues including climate change, trade and North Korea.

And ahead of their discussions police charged at masked protesters.

As John Stratford reports.

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World's most expensive tea crop impacted by Darjeeling unrest

Separatist unrest in Darjeeling in north east India has reportedly wiped out the harvest of the world's most expensive tea.

Protests in the area have meant that plucking of the premium "second flush" Darjeeling tea crop ground to a halt.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Hawaii loses court fight to exempt grandparents from Trump travel ban

A US judge rejected an appeal by Hawaii to exempt grandparents from Donald Trump's temporary travel ban.

US district judge Derrick Watson said the state could ask the Supreme Court for further clarity.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Venezuelan Soldiers Reportedly Arrested for Rebellion

Venezuela's security forces have reportedly arrested dozens of members of the armed forces for rebellion and abandonment of duty, since a wave of protests against the Venezuelan government began more than 3 months ago. The report is based on military documents obtained by The Associated Press. 

Juan Carlos Lamas has that story. 

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Stage set for first Trump / Putin meeting

President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin will hold their first face-to-face meeting on Friday.


It's taking place in Germany on the fringes of the G20 summit.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ahead of G20 meetings, Pres. Trump favors protectionism

U.S. President Donald Trump appears be favoring a protectionist stance on economic issues ahead of the G20 summit.

The European Union and Japan announced the broad outlines of a major free trade agreement, as President Trump has complained on social media, previous administrations have made some of the worst trade deals.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US concerned that Qatar dispute at impasse

The United States is worried that the dispute between Qatar and its neighbours is at an impasse and could escalate.

Saudi Arabia and other countries have imposed an economic blockade on Qatar, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism.

Qatar denies this and is refusing demands to close a Turkish airbase, downgrade ties with Iran and close the al-Jazeera television network.

US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says there is a danger the dispute could worsen, but she says US diplomats are working hard with all countries involved.

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US not closer to war with North Korea - Mattis

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says Washington is not closer to taking military action against North Korea following Pyongyang's test of an inter-continental ballistic missile.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said the regime of Kim Jong Un is  behaving in a very, very dangerous manner and he is considering very strong things for North Korea.

Defence Secretary James Mattis is putting the emphasis on diplomacy.

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Washington will not remove controversial interceptor missiles from South Korea

The United States says it has no intention of withdrawing its controversial THAAD missile interceptor system from South Korea, as tensions rise over North Korea's expanding nuclear and missile programmes.

Russia and China are opposed to the system, but State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert has told reporters that it's essential to protect the region and US troops in the area.

The US continues to pressure China to do more to persuade Pyongyang to stop its weapons programmes, and Ms Nauert says Washington is still hopeful that Beijing can be a strong partner.

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She said nations around the world had to do more as well, calling upon countries from Asia to the Middle East and Europe to cut economic ties with Pyongyang, and to send home North Korean guest workers.

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Space X Launches Communications Satellite into Orbit

The third time was the charm for Space X this week, as it finally blasted a large commercial communications satellite into orbit. Two last second launches were aborted on Sunday and Monday. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Kremlin disagrees with Trump its behavior in Europe is 'destabilizing'

The Kremlin brushed off accusations of "destabilising" behaviour in Europe made by US President Trump during his recent visit to Poland. Meanwhile, Moscow endorsed Trump's claims other countries, not just Russia might have meddled in US presidential vote last year. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Trump administration focuses on space exploration

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in one of his first acts as the new chair of the National Space Council is touring the Kennedy Space Center.

The American president has called space the next great American frontier, and his vice president, while an evangelical Christian, also loves space exploration.

As our correspondent in Florida Steve Mort reports, the U.S. approach to space has changed.

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Vice President Mike Pence is the new chair of the National Space Council, and Steve Mort reports, his tour of the Kennedy Space Center is seen as informational.

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Citing Trump "situation", head of US Govt Ethics Office resigns

The head of the US Government's ethics office has resigned, after months of clashes with President Donald Trump.


Walter Shaub, in his resignation letter, says there wasn't much more he could accomplish in the post given what he called "the current situation" in Washington.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump meets Merkel ahead of G20 summit

U.S. president Donald Trump met with German chancellor Angela Merkel before the G20 gathering of major world economies.

The meeting came as anti-globalisation protestors threatened to disrupt the 2-day summit which begins Friday in the German city of Hamburg.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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